Model year
2009 Volkswagen Eos
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 84 complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (27), SERVICE BRAKES (22), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (15). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 25 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 40 complaints
- 2008 47 complaints
- 2009 84 complaints
- 2010 69 complaints
- 2011 18 complaints
- 2012 94 complaints
- 2013 26 complaints
- 2014 40 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 4 complaints
Recalls
16V913000 · Dec 20, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may…
09V333000 · Aug 20, 2009
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH…
Complaints
84 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE09035 | VEHICLE STALL/LOSS MOTIVE POWER · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | Jul 17, 2009 | Nov 19, 2009 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Eos · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Volkswagen Eos at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.